PANTONE 53-2-1 U

Neutral Gray

Technical Values

HEX#BCB7C2

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RGB188, 183, 194

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CMYK3, 6, 0, 24

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HSL267°, 8%, 74%

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Tints & Shades

Shades — Darkening PANTONE 53-2-1 U

#BCB7C2

#AAA4B2

#968E9F

#847B8E

#6F6779

#5E5766

#4C4653

#38343D

#262329

#121013

Tints — Lightening PANTONE 53-2-1 U

#BCB7C2

#C4C0C9

#C9C5CE

#D1CDD5

#D6D3D9

#DEDBE1

#E5E3E8

#EAE9EC

#F2F1F3

#F7F7F8

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#BCB7C2

#BDC2B7

Analogous

#B7B8C2

#BCB7C2

#C1B7C2

Triadic

#BCB7C2

#C2BCB7

#B7C2BC

Nearest Pantone Colors

Name	Hex	Distance
PANTONE 14-3903 TPG	#BFB9C2	ΔE 1.39
PANTONE 14-3805 TPX	#B8B4C1	ΔE 1.63
PANTONE 15-3807 TCX	#BAB6C4	ΔE 1.70
PANTONE Lavender Mittens	#C2BCC6	ΔE 2.01

CSS Implementation

Style Definitions

.color-primary {

background-color: #BCB7C2;

color: #000000;

border: 1px solid #BCB7C2;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BCB7C2 0%, #847B8E 100%);

}

Accessibility (WCAG)

Contrast on White Text

AA FAIL

Contrast on Black Text

AA PASSAAA PASS

Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.

Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia
#B6B9C3 (Red Blind)

Deuteranopia
#B6B9C2 (Green Blind)

Tritanopia
#BBB8BA (Blue Blind)

About This Color

PANTONE 53-2-1 U is an achromatic tone with a lightness of 74%. It works as a versatile neutral in any design system, providing balance and sophistication without competing with chromatic elements.

This lighter shade is well-suited for backgrounds, accent areas, and designs that require an open, airy feel. It pairs naturally with darker neutrals for contrast.

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